About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Finance Clerk to join its dedicated team at the Zwelitsha Campus. This role is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes within the public service in South Africa. The Finance Clerk will be responsible for a variety of tasks that uphold the integrity of financial transactions and contribute to effective budget management. By working in this position, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health of the community and enhancing the services delivered to the public.
Located in Zwelitsha, a suburb near the vibrant city of King William’s Town, this position allows you to engage directly with financial operations that impact the lives of many South Africans. As part of a team committed to transparency and accountability, you will help manage everything from invoice processing to cash handling. The work you do will not only support your colleagues but also make a meaningful difference in the efficiency of government services.
About the Department
The Department of Finance operates with the mission of ensuring sound financial management and accountability in public service. It is responsible for managing the financial resources of various government entities, ensuring that funds are used effectively and efficiently for the benefit of all citizens. Working in this department is meaningful, as it allows you to contribute to the financial governance that underpins essential services throughout South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Receive, check, and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Process invoices and capture payments accurately.
- Handle cash collection and record all financial transactions.
- Clear suspense accounts and maintain up-to-date records for debtors and creditors.
- Process electronic banking transactions and compile financial journals.
- Monitor expenditure against budget and identify variances.
- Distribute budget-related documents and file all financial documents appropriately.
- Receive and process salary advises, ensuring all entries are correct and deductions are accurately captured.
What You’ll Need
- Matric / NCV Level 4 and a National Diploma in Financial Management or a recognised relevant qualification.
- 1-2 years of experience in a Financial Management environment, preferably in a TVET context.
- Basic knowledge of financial functions and the ability to collate financial statistics.
- Proficiency in computer skills and financial operating systems such as PERSAL, BAS, and LOGIS.
- Strong planning, organising, and communication skills, with a good grasp of numeracy.
- Flexibility and the ability to maintain accuracy in routine tasks while fostering good interpersonal relationships.
How to Apply
Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600.
Requirements
Matric / NCV Level 4 and National Diploma in Financial Management and a recognised relevant qualification.1-2 years’ experience in a Financial Management TVET environment.
Knowledge and skills: Basic knowledge of financial function, practices as well as the ability to capture and collate financial statistics.
Computer literacy.
Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR and Financial Manual).
Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, COLTECH etc.
).
Computer skills.
Planning and organising.
Good verbal and written communication.
Basic numeracy skills.
Ability to perform routine tasks.
Flexibility.
Interpersonal Relations Accuracy.
Aptitudes of figures.
Job Duties
Receive and check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control).Process invoices (e.
g.
capture payments).
Collection of cash.
Capture all financial transactions.
Clear suspense account.
Record debtors and creditors.
Process electronic banking transactions.
Compile journals.
Compare expenditure against budget.
Identify variances.
Capture, allocate varmints on budget.
Distribute documents with regard to the budget.
33 File all documents.
Receive and capture cash payments.
Receive and process salary advises (e.
g.
check advices for all correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments and capture all deductions, etc.
).
